Exhibitions
Saturday 26 May 2012
About Face
5th May - 24th June
The Centre for Medical Humanities is delighted to announce the opening of an exhibition, 'About Face', held in partnership with the Durham Light Infantry Museum Art Gallery. The exhibition will feature a display of works by the surgeon artist Henry Tonks.
Contact polly.degiorgi@gmail.com for more information about this event.
Traditional Crafts Weekend
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden
... and the rest is history
29th April - 1st September
An Art Exhibition by Allan Archibald
Allan is a local artist who works using a wide range of techniques and genres. Inspired by the beck that runs through his garden, Allan has produced a stunning collection of paintings and and etchings for the exhibition that reflect the water, plants, paths and buildings that he can see from his studio window.
Contact s.j.trees@dur.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Manga: Made in Japan
An exhibition of contemporary Manga artwork and anime created by local students and inspired by the Oriental Museum's Japanese collections.
Why not watch the project DVD on You Tube?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGLczwrZyCI
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Green Woodworking Event & Traditional Crafts
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May
Local green woodworker, Chris Helliwell, will be in the garden. He will be demonstrating, and giving people a chance to try using a pole lathe and shave a horse.
Silversmith Les Howe and his with Vivienne an artist and card designer, will also be idemonstrating their skills in the garden this weekend.
About Face
The Centre for Medical Humanities, in collaboration with Durham Light Infantry Mseum Art Gallery, are presenting an exhibition of portraiture featuring works by the surgeon artist Henry Tonks.
Contact polly.degiorgi@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Skeleton Science Exhibition
18th May - 21st October
This exhibition explores excavated human remains and the fascinating work of bioarchaeologists. One of the most intriguing jobs in modern archaeology is the study of excavated human remains. This exhibition brings to life the work of bioarchaeologists as they attempt to unlock the secrets of our long dead ancestors using clues from just the bones left behind.
Contact archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Jill Campbell - Ebb and Flow Art Exhibtion
30th April - 1st June
This exhibition will present up to 30 paintings by local artist Jill Campbell. Jill, a member of Teesdale Artist's network since 2008, is studying fine art at Sunderland University. Over the last five years she has regularly shown her work in County Durham and also, as part of the Teesdale Artist's Network Open Studio scheme, opens her studio to the public every year in September. This will be her first solo exhibition.
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Portraiture and Suffering
Professor Ludmilla Jordanova, Kings College London gives this talk, the second in a series of three special events presented as part of the exhibition 'About Face' held in partnership with the Durham Light Infantry Museum Art Gallery.
Thursday 31 May 2012
Eternal Light
Durham World Heritage Site and Interface Arts invite you to to the opening of this group art exhibition by 12 County Durham artists. The exhibition celebrating the journey of the Olympic Flame through our World Heritage City. Live music will be performed by James Hyde.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Contact visitor.centre@dur.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Friday 1 June 2012
Eternal Light
1st - 30th June
A group art exhibition celebrating the journey of the Olympic Torch through our World Heritage City.
12 County Durham-based artists associated with Interface Arts present their latest works as part of a celebration of the Olympic Torch's Journey through Durham on June 17th.
Contact visitor.centre@dur.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Half term Activities at Fulling Mill - Bones & Bioarchaeologists
Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th June
Come along to the Old Fulling mill on Tuesday or Thursday this week to meet some real bioarchaeologusts. Our experts will be on hand to talk you through the 'Skeleton Science' exhibiton, answer questions about ancient bones and help you become a bone specialist for the afternoon.
Contact archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Thursday 7 June 2012
Half Term Activities at Fulling Mill - Bones & Bioarchaeologists
Come along to the Old Fulling mill today to meet some real bioarchaeologusts. Our experts will be on hand to talk you through the 'Skeleton Science' exhibiton, answer questions about ancient bones and help you become a bone specialist for the afternoon.
Contact archaeology.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Thursday 14 June 2012
Music & Art at the Botanic Garden
New Storylines for Living with Environmental Change.
This is a unique opportunity to see music and art working together with Durham’s research. Composer Trevor Wishart and artist Ingrid Sylvestre will be showcasing their work, created as part of joint projects with the University
Contact h.j.roberts@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 16 June 2012
Traditional Crafts Weekend
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Made in China: Experiences and Exports
16th June - 16th September
This unique exhibition has been designed, researched and curated by local young people at the Oriental Museum to coincide with the opening of the London 2012 Olympics. Young people will be investigating Britain's relationship with China from 1500 to the present day at the Durham Oriental Museum!
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
'Made in China: Experiences and Exports' Exhibition Launch Extravaganza
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June
A series of events and activities celebrating the launch of an exhibition designed and curated by young people from across County Durham as part of Stories of the World, a project at the heart of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Friday 22 June 2012
One in Five: Photographs from China
22nd June - 16th September
Photographic exhibition at the Oriental Museum, focussing on China today.
China is here. Not only the largest nation in the world, but also shortly to become the largest economy in the world. The impact of China on the global stage in undeniable. As the balance shifts from west to east, the 'Middle Kingdom' increasingly impacts upon all of our lives.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 7 July 2012
Traditional Crafts Weekend
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Meet the Young Curators
Saturdays throughout July & August
Enjoy a guided tour of the Stories of the World Exhibition: 'Made in China: Experiences and Exports' by the students from local schools who designed and curated it as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. These tours are suitable for all the family and included in the museum admission price.
Contact oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Sunday 22 July 2012
MG Car Display
Durham MG Owners Club showcase their cars today at the Botanic Garden.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Wednesday 15 August 2012
Jays Animal Encounters
Wednesday 15th & Wednesday 29th August
The zoo comes to the Botanic Garden! From cute and cuddly to smooth & scaly, meet the incredible range of friendly animals from Jay's Animal Encounters who will visiting the Garden.
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Saturday 25 August 2012
Traditional Crafts Weekend
Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Monday 27th August.
Silversmith Les Howe and his wife Vivienne, an artist and card designer, will be demonstrating their skills in the garden this Bank Hoiliday Weekend.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Jays Animal Encounters
Wednesday 29th August
The zoo comes to the Botanic Garden! From cute and cuddly to smooth & scaly, meet the incredible range of friendly animals from Jay's Animal Encounters who will visiting the Garden.
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride.
Contact botanic.garden@durham.ac.uk for more information about this event.
Sunday 9 September 2012
National Orchid Show
The Orchid Show of Great Britain, The British Orchid Growers Association, Darlington & District Orchid Society and Durham University ‘Friends of the Garden’ are hosting this event for the second year.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry into the Orchid Show at Josephine Butler is free. Normal admission charges apply for entry into the Botanic Garden. We recommend visitors use the Kiosk entrance and park at the Park & Ride
